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Patent GB-191306622-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Ascertaining the Hardness of Metals or other Materials.
IPC: G01N3/40
Filed: 1913-03-18
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 6622. Rudge-Whitworth, Ltd., and Heathcote, H. L. March 18. Testing hardness of materials.-An appliance for testing the relative hardness of specimens of similar form and surface, consists of a table d provided with levelling-screws e and carrying a weighted, pivoted, steel, carborundum, or other file a and a similar fixed file b. The testpieces are placed successively between the files when the file a is in an elevated position and, when the upper file assumes a position of rest, the angle between the files shown on a graduated quadrant i, is noted. in modifications, (1) the file a is replaced by a circular or triangular file lying between two circular or triangular files replacing the file b, the files being rotatably mounted so that fresh surfaces may be brought into use, (2) the pivot point of the movable file is so positioned that the abrading- surfaces continue to the apex of the angle of intersection, (3) the angle between the files may be measured by means of a graduated quadrant and pointer mounted on extensions of the files, (4) the files are adjustable in position along the pivot rod, and (5) the files are carried by a stirrup, instead of being mounted on a table, for convenience in testing large bodies. Fig. 15 shows an appliance for testing the internal surfaces of cylindrical or concave bodies r, such as the inner rings of. ball bearings, by measuring the angular displacement of a file or abrasive member a<3> when the body is rotated. The member a<3> is. carried by one end of a weighted bar u, which is supported at its other end by an adjustable screw v so as to be level with the centre of the ring r. The bar u also carries a cross-piece x having its lower end formed as a pointer o and supporting at its other end a pivoted graduated quadrant i<3> for measuring the displacement of the abrasive member. Fig. 17 shows means for testing horizontal surfaces 7 in which an abrasive member a<4> is carried by a sleeve 5 sliding easily on a weighted arm 4 pivoted on a telescopic column 2 mounted on a heavy base 1. The arm 4 carries a pointer o indicating on a graduated quadrant i the inclination of the arm when the sleeve comes to rest. The Provisional Specification states that the files may be made of agate.
Patent GB-191308168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rope Ways.
Inventor: HANSEN CHRISTOPH WILHELM FERDI
IPC: E01B25/18
Filed: 1913-04-07
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 8168. Hansen, C. W. F. April 7. Rope railways.-A ropeway 1 is connected at one end to a carrier 4 which moves on a guide 14 and is connected to one end of a lever 8 having a counterweight 11, so that a loaded truck 2 depresses the carrier 4 and inclines the track as shown, while the weight 11 raises the carrier and returns the truck when unloaded. The guide 14 may be vertical, or inclined as shown ; in the latter case, the tension of the ropeway 1 is greatest when the truck is unloaded. The carrier 4 may be dispensed with and the rollers 5 may be either carried by an arm pivoted to the counterweighted lever 8 or attached to a wire or rope guided over pulleys and carrying the counterweight at its other end.
Patent GB-191308830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coal Vases, Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: PAYS AUGUSTA LE
IPC: F24B15/04
Filed: 1913-04-15
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 8830. Le Pays, A. April 15. Coal vases.-A coal vase or the like is provided with separate compartments for lumps of coal and small coal or dust. The vase is divided into two compartments A, B by a solid horizontal partition C which may be provided with a hand-hole D. In a modification the vase is made in two parts, the upper part to contam the lumps being arranged to lift off, the lower part containing the small coal. Access is obtained to the upper compartment by a lid and to the bottom compartment by a door with sector-shaped ends. According to the Provisional Specification, a coal vase or its lining may be constructed in two parts.
Patent GB-191309776-A (GB)
Title: Hay Collector, Elevator and Loader.
Inventor: MILSOM VICTOR
IPC: A01D87/02
Filed: 1913-04-25
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 9776. Milsom, V. April 25. Hay-loaders; r a k e s, horse.-A hay collector, elevator, and loader, adapted to be connected to a wagon,has pairs of rotatable side rakes w, x m o u n t e d on shafts z driven by crossed belts y from shafts z<1> driven by bevel-gearing from the transverse shaft o, which is driven through sprocket-and-chain gearing from clutches on the live axle k carrying the road wheels b. The prongs of the rakes w are bent inwards towards the rakes x, the teeth of which are straight and fixed at right-angles to the shafts z. The transverse shaft s carrying the rear rake teeth r is mounted in spring-controlled blocks t in slides u. The endless chains g, carrying transverse slats p to which are secured the prongs q that pick up the bay, pass over sprocket-wheels h, h<1>, h<2>, h<3> of which hand h<3> are so disposed that more than one row of prongs on the endless chains are brought into proximity to the ground to assist in carrying part of the hay towards the rear rake. The sprockets h' are fixed to the shaft o and the sprockets h<3> are adjustable to tension the chains.
Patent GB-191309870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Veldtschoen and like Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A43B9/02
Filed: 1913-04-26
Granted: 1914-01-08
Abstract: 9870. Ralphs, Ltd., A. T., and Black, J. April 26. Lasting, methods of.-The upper of a repairable veldtschoen is lasted and its out-turned edge is permanently secured to the inner sole by fine wire staples which are inserted independently at the particular successive points at which it is found desirable to pull the upper over the last. The heel part of the shoe is lasted in in the ordinary way and the waist portion is left free, skived, and, when the outer sole is attached, has its out-turned edge stitched down on it.
Patent GB-191310595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fermenting Vats.
Inventor: DEINHARDT ULRICH
IPC: C12C11/00
Filed: 1913-05-05
Granted: 1913-10-30
Abstract: 10,595. Deinhardt, U. May 5. [Addition to 25,275/12.] Cooling beer &c.-The inclined tube a of relatively large diameter passing through a fermenting-vat h is filled with fresh water through which passes a pipe e, preferably of a single length, conveying brine or other cooling-medium from a refrigerating - apparatus. Alternatively, the tube may be filled with ice.
Patent GB-191313429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fans or Propellers for Flying Machines.
Inventor: SCHULTZE KURT
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1913-06-10
Granted: 1913-09-04
Abstract: 13,429. Schultze, K. July 17, 1912, [Convention date]. Propelling.-A rotary propeller comprises webs s<1>, s<2>, s<3>, &c. of fabric which are caused alternately to extend and fold as they rotate, in virtue of their attachment to the conically co-axially arranged spokes d, e of two wheels b, c and to the spokes of an intermediate wheel a. The wheels b, c are mounted on shafts h, i preferably disposed at rightangles to each other, and are driven by gearing m, n. The wheel a rotates upon the shaft k, which may or may not be positively driven. As shown, the wheel a is driven by gearing connecting the three hubs f, q, g.
Patent GB-191318670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps and Motors.
IPC: F01B13/06
Filed: 1913-08-16
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 18,670. Vincent, W. J., and Rotoplunge Pump Co. Aug. 16. Revolving-cylinder pumps; stroke, varying.- Relates to the radial revolving-cylinder type of pump and motor, and comprises means for varying the stroke, and for connecting the pistons to a rotatable eccentric ring. The cylinder body 2, Fig. 1, rotates between the adjustable partitionmembers 4 in the casing 1. Upon a cylindrical member 6, integral with the side walls of the casing, are mounted an inner eccentric sheave 8, and an outer eccentric sheave 9, these sheaves being geared together by pinions so as to rotate synchronously and thus vary the eccentricity of the ring 15 when required. The roller bearing 16, Figs. 1, 8, and 9, is formed by boring a number of holes 17 for the rollers in a ring, and turning the ring down to a slightly smaller thickness than the diameter of the holes. Links 21 are provided, connecting the ring 15 with the pistons 22, and pins 23 are adapted to drive the ring positively. In a modified method for driving the ring 15, the pins 26 are extended on one side and project into circular holes in the side wall of the rotor. In this construction, all the extendel ends of the projecting pins are po itively driven. In another modification, projections on the ring 15 itself engage in recesses in the periphery of the rotor. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 7, transverse rods 31 in the pistons 22 project through slots 32 in the cylinder body and are connected with the eccentric ring 15 by providing this with curved slots 35. More than one row of cylinders may be employed, and the cylinders may be staggered.
Patent GB-191319181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar-nippers Combined with the Cigars.
Inventor: HART HENRI
IPC: A24F13/26
Filed: 1913-08-23
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 19,181. Hart, H. Aug. 23. Cigar-cutters.-A nipper is fitted to the end of a cigar and consists of a cap covering the point of the cigar and two spring arms c, d, extending therefrom and terminating in knife blades f. By pressing the arms inwards, the point of the cigar is cut and may be thrown away with the nipper.
Patent GB-191320077-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of and Means for Obtaining Phenols from Tar Oils applicable also for other similar purposes.
Inventor: PEPPER ARTHUR
IPC: C07C37/86
Filed: 1913-09-05
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 20,077. Pepper, A. Sept. 5. Mineral and tar oils, purifying. - Petroleum, tar oils, and other oils are purified by washing with heated caustic soda in an apparatus consisting essentially of one or more chambers having pairs of baffles p, the mixture of oil and alkali being caused to flow first outwardly over the top plate and then inwardly over the lower plate of each pair. The mixture is then conducted to a separator provided with a curtain plate, and the oil is led thence together with fresh caustic soda to a second mixing vessel, the top plate of each pair of baffles being in this case in the form of a basin 4 preferably with serrated edges. The oil and phenolates are led thence to a second separator, and then drawn off separately.
Patent GB-191321512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Setting Mechanism for Calculating Machines of the Pin-wheel and Cam-disc Type.
Inventor: TRINKS FRANZ
Filed: 1912-12-17
Granted: 1913-10-16
Abstract: 21,512. Trinks, F. April 6. 1912, [Convention date]. Multiplying and dividing apparatus of the pin-wheel and cam-disk type, having two groups of pin-wheels and cam-disks co-operating with a single totalizer is provided with connexions between these groups so that the setting of a multiplicand upon one group automatically effects a similar setting, or sets the complement of the multiplicand, upon the other group. A frame b pivoted at a and controlled by a handle c carries a series of shafts e, each shaft being provided with a pair of wheels f, g adapted to engage the toothed cam-disks d of corresponding denominations in the two groups. When the frame is thrown into operative position, therefore, a rotation of the cam-disk of any member of one group simultaneously rotates the cam - disk of a corresponding member of the other group, and projects the required number of pins thereon. By arranging connexions between the wheels f, g of each pair, the wheels g may be turned in the opposite direction and the complement of the item may be set in the second group; or the same item or its complement may be set in the second group if a manuallycontrolled reversing-gear be provided.
Patent GB-191322609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Rails such as those of Tramways.
Inventor: ROBBINS JAMES
IPC: E01B9/68
Filed: 1913-10-07
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 22,609. Robbins, J. Oct. 7. Foundations.-Consists in inserting between the foot of each rail 1 and the ordinary concrete or other foundation 2 a combination of ropes or like fibrous material 3 and waterproof plastic cement 4 which will not become hard and friable. The fibrous material is preferably tarred or otherwise treated with preservative materials. The ropes &c. may be interwoven with or otherwise attached to a supporting-material, for example perforated metal, wire-gauze, or tarred fabric such as brattice cloth. The cement preferably employed is "Robbin's not-set plastic cement," but according to the Provisional Specification, wood pulp, shoddy, &c., treated with tar, may be employed.
Patent GB-191323009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Supports or Props for Strawberry and similar Plants.
Inventor: GEHLEN HEINRICH VON
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1913-10-11
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 23,009. Gehlen, H. von. Jan. 31, [Convention date]. Plants, supporting; plant-protectors. - An adjustable appliance for supporting and protecting strawberry and other plants consists of part of a flat annular plate a of imperforated smooth material adapted to be placed in position round a plant and then adjustably connected together at the ends so as to raise the strawberries and form a truncated cone. The ends may be connected by means of a tongue c on one end fitting into one of a series of slits b in the other.
Patent GB-191325752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flying Machines.
Inventor: LEIB ANDRE
IPC: B64C19/00
Filed: 1913-11-11
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 25,752. Leib, A. Nov. 11. Steering and balancing.-In an aeroplane in which the wings are freely rotatable on the body z, Fig. 1, about the longitudinal axis of the machine, the rudder cords are arranged so as not to be affected by the relative movement of the parts. The rudder shaft B, Fig. 2, is connected to the body carrying the wings by a universal joint C and is provided with a sleeve E to which the actuating- cords m are attached. The cords pass over pulleys P on a ring M rotatable within a ring D secured to the body. In another arrangement, the wings rotate on rings on the body, and the shaft of the rudder is mounted in a tube so as to follow the rotary motion of the wings. The tube is adjusted by the pilot.
Patent GB-191327623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-boats, Rafts and the like.
Inventor: TABULO LOUIS
IPC: B63C9/06
Filed: 1913-12-01
Granted: 1914-12-01
Abstract: 27,623. Tabulo, L. Dec. 1. [Cognate Application, 1180/14.] Pontoon rafts.-Reversible life-boats and rafts are constructed of boxlike formation approximately flat at the top and bottom and with roundedoff and sloping ends. The structure is divided into compartments 3 by transverse bulkheads 2, and these compartments 3 may be divided by longitudinal partitions. Open spaces 4 accommodate the legs of the oarsmen. The partitions 7 extend from the deck to the floor and provide spaces for two persons, who enter by the openings 12 in the deck, the spaces being fitted with mattresses 15. Instead of these spaces, swing- ing cradles may be fitted in the compartments 3 to carry the passengers. Ventilation is effected through holes 26 in the decks opening into chambers 16 provided with tubular casings communicating with the compartments 3 and fitted with float valves 22, 23. Weights 24, 25 are also provided to close the openings 20 when situated on the underside. Any water that enters the chambers 16 is discharged through holes 32 in the sides. Plank seats are hinged to the sides of the raft in conjunction with ropes to prevent persons from slipping into the sea.
Patent GB-191329698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Racks for Supporting Shoes or other Articles.
IPC: A43D117/00
Filed: 1913-12-24
Granted: 1914-12-24
Abstract: 29,698. British United Shoe Machinery Co., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 24. Rack stands. - A portable rack for shoes or other articles, more particularly adapted f o r conveying shoes from place to place in the factory, consists of a base frame 3 provided with castors 4, and end frames 7 adapted to support removable trays 17, the end frames being connected to the base frames so that they can be folded down thereon for convenience in transport; means, s u c h a s braces 25, Fig. 1, are also provided for supporting the end frames in upright position. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the base frame consists of two angle-bars connected by cross-bars 5. The end frames 7 also consist of anglebars 9 connected at their upper ends by horizontal tubes 11 ; the lower ends of the bars 9 may also be connected by cross-bars 13. The bars 9 are provided with brackets 15 to support the trays 17, which are partitioned to form pockets for receiving the shoes. The bottoms of the trays are preferably formed of parallel rods 37 supported by end walls. The end frames are pivoted to the base frame by bolts 19, which are removed when the end frames are to be folded down on the base. To secure the trays in position, the upper ends of the frames 7 are connected by a tie-rod 27, Fig. 1, passed through the tubes 11 and provided with a screw nut 29, one or more metal straps 31 may also be provided at each end to prevent the trays from being dislodged. As shown in Fig. 4, the tie-rod 27 is replaced by a similar rod 35, which passes through the end walls of the upper tray and through the straps 31. In a modification, the end frames are jointed, one to the base frame and the other to a bracket on the base, so that they cannot be turned outwards beyond the upright position, the ends of the braces 25 being detectably connected to the end frames by a stud and keyhole slot. Further, to prevent the end frames from spreading, they are provided at the top with hooks adapted to clasp the end bars of the top tray. In the further modification shown in Fig. 10, each end frame is provided with a vertical bar or tube 87 journaled in the top tube 71 and having a limited swivelling connexion with a short tube 89, by which it is connected to an operating- lever 88. The tube 87 is provided at intervals with angle-brackets 95 adapted to bear on the upper edges of the trays, the uppermost bracket 97 being preferably hooked to clasp over the edge of the top tray. In the traylocking position, the lever 88 is held by an overshot toggle-mechanism 101, 103, which may he provided with a spring 105 in the link 101. By releasing the toggles, the levers 88 and tubes 87 are raised to disengage the brackets 95 and hooks 97, which can then be swung clear, as shown, to permit the removal of the trays.
Patent GB-191404054-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable Signs or Display Boards.
Inventor: DUNCAN JAMES FYFE
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 1914-02-17
Granted: 1914-12-31
Abstract: 4054. Duncan, J. F., and Russell, G. D., [trading as Fyfe Douglas Co.]. Feb. 17. Boards for notices and the like; name and number plates, letters, numerals, and the like. -Letters &c. D, Fig. 5, with metal tangs E at the back are inserted into grooves B, Fig. 4, lined with coloured felt or the like C, in a board. The grooves may be saw - cuts extending through the board or into it from one or both sides; or slats may be set edgeways against a backboard. The grooves may be horizontal, vertical, or inclined, and the felt with which they are lined covers the board, which is surrounded by a frame A<1>. According to the Provisional Specification, letters made of galalith may be used.
Patent GB-191406146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for use in Turning Over the Leaves of Music Books and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL RICHARD GALBRAITH
IPC: B42D9/08
Filed: 1914-03-11
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 6146. Mitchell, R. G. March 11. L e a f holders and turners; book &c. rests. -A leaf-turner, having a number of leaf-turning arms operated in succession by pneumatic means, is provided with a rotatable member which engages the arms in succession and is operated by compressed air to turn them and is returned by suction, the compression and suction being produced by a foot or other pump and acting on a piston or the like geared to the rotatable operating- member. The book-rest is provided with an adjustable central bookretaining rod, and with an adjustable and removable book-supporting ledge. The rotatable member 14, that operates the turning- arms 12, is shaped as shown to engage these arms which it releases in succession from their pivoted catches 17 by a pin 19. A pin 38 is provided for lifting the member 14 when it is desired to return the arms 12 into engagement with their catches 17. The spindle 9 has a squared part on which the member 14 slides and is connected through gearing 8, 6, 5 to a piston 4 operated by compressed air and suction in its cylinder 3, which communicates through tubes 23, 25 with the pump cylinder 29, Fig. 10. The cylinder 29 has air-holes 30, and its piston 32 is operated by a spring-raised hinged member 27. The leaf-turner support 1 is connected by sockets to pins 42 on a bar 41 attached to the piano and the book rest is secured to it by a clamping-screw engaging a rod 43, Fig. 13, passed through holes 44, Fig. 6, in the support 1. The music or other book is held on the rest by a rod or wire 48, Fig. 13, pivoted to a spring-pressed collar 49 and at its lower end adapted to be clamped between a spring-pressed toothed member 47, Fig. 12, and a fixed toothed member on the book ledge 46. To enable the rest to be used with small books a removable ledge 58, Fig. 15, is provided with hooks 57 to engage a cross-bar 54 having pins 55 to engage holes in the upright members of the book-rest.
Patent GB-191406677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Process for the Treatment or Bleaching of Cellulose or other similar Fibrous Material either in the Pulpy, Spun or Woven Condition.
Inventor: ARLEDTER HERMAN
IPC: D21B1/34
Filed: 1914-03-17
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 6677. Arledter, H. March 17. [Addition to 16,085/12.] Drawings to Specification. Pulp, preparation of. - Cellulose and other similar fibrous materials are treated or bleached by a modification of the apparatus and process described in the parent Specification. An electric sparking - device is employed in connexion with a system of pipes and one or more pumps by which gases are withdrawn from the top of the treating vessel and returned, with fresh air and chlorine, to the bottom. A continuous current of ozonized air and chlorine is thus passed through the vessel by vacuum and pressure exerted in the opposite direction to that in which the liquid and solid materials traverse the vessel. Hypochlorite, or hydrochloric, oxalic, carbonic, sulphurous, or nitrous acid may be added during the operation. The sparking-tube may be at the suction or delivery end of the air pump. or between two pumps ; or it may be inside under the dome of the treating vessel. In some cases, the circulation and mixing of the material and liquid by means of the pump and disintegrator described in the parent Specification will be unnecessary, the agitation and mixing produced by air current being sufficient. The Specification mentions the treatment of wood pulp, jute fibres, and straw. A battery of vessels may be used, the gases from one being passed to the next. The gases may be cooled before delivery to the bottom of the vessel. Specification 2018/10 also is referred to.